2005 GMC SAFARI engine oil

Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed in this part are owner checks and services
which should be performed at the intervals specied to
help ensure the safety, dependability and emission
control performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-14for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-27for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper uid if necessary.
SeeWindshield Washer Fluid on page 5-37for further
details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are
inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check
your spare tire. SeeTires on page 5-57for further
details.
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Throttle System Inspection
Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding,
and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts
as needed. Replace any components that have high
effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator
and cruise control cables.
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(All-Wheel Drive) Inspection
Every 12 months, or at engine oil change intervals,
check front axle and transfer case and add lubricant
when necessary. A uid loss could indicate a problem.
Check and have it repaired, if needed. Check vent
hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chang, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking
brake adjustment. You may need to have your brakes
inspected more often if your driving habits or
conditions result in frequent braking.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number or specication may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on
page 5-14.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and use only
DEX-COOL
®Coolant. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-27.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Look for
“Approved for the H-Specication”
on the label.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
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E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-94
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-95
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-94
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-96
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-95
Underhood Fuse Block.................................5-98
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-95
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-22
Battery.......................................................5-42
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-32
Coolant......................................................5-27
Coolant Heater............................................2-19
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-31
Cooling System Inspection............................6-28
Cover........................................................5-18
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-26
Fan Noise..................................................5-36
Fuel Regulator............................................2-19
Oil .............................................................5-14
Overheating................................................5-29
Starting......................................................2-18Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Exit Lighting...................................................3-18
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-32
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-15
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-22
Finish Damage...............................................5-91
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-53
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-71
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-72
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-82
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-24
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-37
Front Axle......................................................5-49
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Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-38
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light.......................................3-38
Regulator...................................................2-19
System Inspection.......................................6-28
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-95
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-96
Underhood Fuse Block.................................5-98
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-95
G
Gage
Check Gages Warning Light..........................3-37
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-31
Fuel..........................................................3-38
Oil Pressure...............................................3-35
Speedometer..............................................3-27
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-29Garage Door Opener.......................................2-29
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-5
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-94
Headlamps
Automatic Headlamp System.........................3-17
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-50
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-16
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-54
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-50
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps................5-50
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-16
Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps...................5-50
Heater...........................................................3-21
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-36
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-20
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-20
HomeLink
®Transmitter....................................2-29
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Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(All-Wheel Drive) Inspection.......................6-29
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-32
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-3
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Windows............................................2-14
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-28
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-29
Outside Manual Mirror..................................2-28
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-28
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-16
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-102
O
Odometer......................................................3-27
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-27
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-10
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-14
Pressure Gage............................................3-35
Older Children, Restraints................................1-33
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-23
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-29
Manual Mirror.............................................2-28
Power Mirrors.............................................2-28
Overhead Console..........................................2-35
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
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